Kuronezumia Endoi
📖 Overview
Kuronezumia Endoi (Kuronezumia endoi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Macrouridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by the following characters: without a large, scaly, tubercular swelling anterior to anus; pelvic-fin rays 15; absence of enlarged scutes at snout tip; presence of prominent open pores along cephalic sensory canals; mandibular rami is almost entirely naked except for posterior portions; with scaly patches on lower portions of branchiostegal rays; body scales covered with long, moderately reclined, needle-like spinules in convergent rows; D1 II,10-11; pectoral-fin rays i22-i27; inner gill rakers on first arch 9; upper jaw length 31-32% HL. Colour of first dorsal fin blackish and the oral cavity pale Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kuronezumia Endoi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 500 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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